Consulting Utility Forester | Phoenix, AZ

Description

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned tree‑clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues.
• Act as liaison between clients, tree crews, and utility customers.
• Work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Consulting Utility Forester role, suitable for both entry‑level and seasoned candidates with a background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, or related fields. Foresters are responsible for identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines, submitting results with recommendations, and coordinating tree‑clearance crews. They also negotiate access issues and serve as a liaison among clients, crews, and utility customers.

Minimum qualifications include a two‑year degree in a relevant discipline or two years of experience in utility vegetation management or related work such as right‑of‑way or timber cutting. Candidates must have competent computer skills, preferably with GIS data‑collection tools, and must be self‑motivated, organized, and able to work independently while managing a geographic area. Strong verbal and written communication, multitasking, time‑management, and the ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules are required, as is a valid driver’s license.

• Hold a 2‑year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or related field, or 2 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrate competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office; GIS experience preferred.
• Be self‑motivated, organized, production‑oriented, and capable of independent work.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication, multitasking, and time‑management abilities.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

The position offers $22 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, group and optional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, a company vehicle/fuel card, a boot allowance, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan with favorable vesting. Pre‑employment drug screening and a background check are mandatory.

• Earn $22 per hour with benefits such as medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), EAP, company vehicle/fuel card, boot allowance, and ESOP.

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